Pre-Classical Music Test

Question 1

Dynamics

Answer 1

greater variety in dynamic ranges

Question 2

Melodies

Answer 2

simple tunes

Question 3

Texture

Answer 3

homophonic, more natural less complex

Question 4

Forms

Answer 4

Themes tend to be repeated

Question 5

Cadence

Answer 5

ending of a theme handed to you

Question 6

Exposition (Model)

Answer 6

First theme —>Transition —> Second theme—> Closing

Question 7

Sonata Meaning

Answer 7

The whole composition made up of several movements

Question 8

Erlkonig (King of the elves)

Answer 8

Composer: Schubert
Genre: Art song
Period: Romantic
Special: 1 song 4 characters

Question 9

Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 (Allegro con brio)

Answer 9

Composer: Beethoven
Movement: First
Genre: symphony
Period: Classical
Special: makes the most out of the least

Question 10

Haydn Model

Answer 10

Four movement form
1. Slow intro-fast tempo (sonata form)
2. Slow tempo (ABA or variation)
3. Fast tempo (Minuet/trio)
4. Fast tempo (sonata or rondo form)

Question 11

Sonata form

Answer 11

Form of a single movement
(exposition, development, recapitulation, coda)

Question 12

Theme and variation

Answer 12

A’ A’’ A’’’ A’’’’ etc.

Question 13

Minuet/trio

Answer 13

A(repeat), B(repeat), C(repeat), D(repeat), da caps

Question 14

Rondo

Answer 14

A B A C A D A

Question 15

Exposition Meaning

Answer 15

Theme is presented

Question 16

Development Meaning

Answer 16

Themes are treated in a new way

Question 17

Recapitulation Meaning

Answer 17

Theme returns

Question 18

Coda Meaning

Answer 18

Concluding section

Question 19

Program symphony

Answer 19

Composition in several movements

Question 20

Art songs

Answer 20

Composition for solo voice and piano

Question 21

Postlude

Answer 21

The mood set by a brief piano introduction and summed up at the end by a piano section

Question 22

The Moldau

Answer 22

Composer: Smetana
Genre: Tone poem
Period: Romantic
Special: Uses folk-like music to express identity
Why? Calming and portrays a journey down the river

Question 23

Symphony No. 9

Answer 23

Composer: Dvorak
Movement: First
Genre: Symphony
Period: Romantic
Special: Uses folk-like music to express identity
Why? Use of American and Czech folk music

Question 24

Tone Poem

Answer 24

One movement composition

Question 25

Concert Overture

Answer 25

One movement works, in sonata form

Question 26

Incidental Music

Answer 26

Music was written to be performed before and during a stage play